Features
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Georgia's Credit Union Celebrate International Credit Union Month
October 13, 2014
Credit unions statewide are celebrating International Credit Union Month this October. In Middle Georgia, its no different, with Robins Federal Credit Union and Combined Employees Credit Union branches joining in the celebration.
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Rob Betzel: Could You Take a Month of Vacation Without Work Stress?
October 10, 2014
Many of us dream of getting away to someplace exotic and staying there for weeks if not months, but most never do. There are many reasons: too expensive, not enough saved up vacation time, family obligations or our pets/plants/gardens, but the biggest reason for most of us do not take time to enjoy ourselves is work.
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Matthew Michael: What is Innovation and Why is it so Important?
October 08, 2014
Innovation has become a buzz word within marketing circles as of late, with articles, TED talks, and entire sections of magazines dedicated to the subject. Though everyone has a slightly different take on the definition, most would agree that it plays a vital role in the formation of ideas and is essential to progress.
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Proposed EPA Regulations Trouble Flint Energies CEO
October 07, 2014
In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed regulations covering carbon emissions of existing power plants. The proposal is designed to cut carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal plants by more than 30 percent by 2030, compared with 2005 levels. "If approved, the regulations will mean it will not be feasible to operate coal plants in the future in this country and that's just a shame," said Flint Energies CEO Bob Ray.
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University System of Georgia Studies Demand for Georgia Film Academy
October 06, 2014
The University System of Georgia trademarked the name Georgia Film Academy as a proactive measure in its process of determining whether the state of Georgia has need – and the exact nature of the need – for such an institution.
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Central Georgia Technical College Expands Efforts to Build Strong Workforce
October 02, 2014
With a primary purpose of developing an educated workforce, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is investing in programs in engineering and health care to meet labor market demands in Middle Georgia. Additionally, CGTC is part of a collaborative partnership behind a new training center for military personnel and veterans.
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Delta Community Credit Union CEO Lends an Ear and a Hand to Members, Employees
October 02, 2014
Chat with Delta Community Credit Union CEO, Hank Halter, about auto financing, mortgages and commercial lending, and he’ll give you his full attention and impart a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
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AT&T’s Substantial Impact on the Middle Georgia Economy
October 01, 2014
AT&T has invested nearly $5 billion dollars in the state of Georgia over the last three years, and over $26 million in Middle Georgia alone during that time, according to Terry Smith, Regional Director of External Affairs for middle Georgia. A middle Georgia native, Smith covers Macon to Columbus, Dublin to LaGrange and Warner Robins.
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High Adventure in Georgia Offers Team Building & Reward Opportunities
September 30, 2014
High adventure tourism is on the rise. It’s a more than $260 billion a year industry for the Americas and Europe, and it has grown as much as 65 percent year over year since 2009, according to the 2013 Adventure Tourism Market Study.
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Blue Bird Builds Big Yellow School Bus Business in Georgia, CEO Comments on Recent Acquisition
September 29, 2014
Every school day, parents in the U.S. trust about half a million school buses to safely transport 25 million children to and from school and related activities. Statistics show students are 50 times safer in a school bus than in a passenger car. The person responsible for manufacturing almost one-third of these vehicles is Phil Horlock, CEO of Blue Bird Corporation, headquartered in Fort Valley, Georgia.
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SparkMacon Lights a Fire Among Creative Thinkers
September 25, 2014
SparkMacon, a community and space for the grass-roots development of innovation and art in Macon, achieved $3,000 in prepaid memberships and contributions in the first week of its 30-day crowdfunding campaign, nearly one-third of its $10,000 goal.
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2014 Results of the Biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey Conducted by GaMEP
September 24, 2014
The 2014 results of the biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey conducted by GaMEP was released today. Data was gathered from February through June from 504 Georgia manufacturers with 10 or more employees.
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Fort Valley's Blue Bird Bus Maker to be Sold in Nearly $500M Deal
September 23, 2014
Blue Bird Corp., the Fort Valley-based school bus maker, will be acquired by Houston investment firm Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. in a deal valued at nearly $500 million.
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame Visits Mercer to Announce New Mercer on Mission Initiative
September 22, 2014
Mercer University’s Stetson School of Business and Economics began a yearlong celebration of its 30th anniversary by welcoming President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame to the University’s Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta on Friday.
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Navicent Health Hospitals Generate $1.4B for Local & State Economy
September 19, 2014
In 2012, Navicent Health hospitals in Bibb and Peach Counties generated $1,457,487,540 in revenue for the local and state economy according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state’s largest hospital trade association.
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OrthoGeorgia Draws Patients From Across the Southeast
September 18, 2014
Hand surgeries are up 6 percent nationwide according to a review of 2013 procedures conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The aging of Baby Boomers, less invasive techniques and greater awareness are driving the growth. That trend is amplified at OrthoGeorgia, which has five fellowship-trained hand surgeons – the only ones in the region.
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Robins Regional Chamber to Host the 7th Annual Middle Georgia Regional Political HobNob
September 17, 2014
The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased host the 7th Annual Middle Georgia Regional Political HobNob; to be held on Thursday, September 25, 2014 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Central Georgia Technical College’s Warner Robins Campus- 80 Cohen Walker Drive.
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Jobs & Economic Development Drive Michelle Nunn – In Her Own Words
September 16, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In our second of a planned series of interviews with the four candidates, we talk to Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn.
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Coliseum Announces Lance Jones as CEO
September 15, 2014
Coliseum Health System announced Lance Jones, PT, MHA, FACHE as Chief Executive Officer for Coliseum Medical Centers effective late September. He most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer for Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
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Turn Out to Vote Concert in Mercer Village on September 19th
September 12, 2014
The College Hill Alliance, Mercer University's Student Government Association and TurboVote have partnered with Middle Georgia State College’s Student Government Association, Wesleyan College’s Campus Activity Board, Mercer University’s QuadWorks and Mercer Law School’s Student Bar Association for a Turn Out to Vote concert headline by Ben Rector.
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BBB Event in Middle Georgia to Offer Free On-Site Document Shredding
September 11, 2014
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) invites the Middle Georgia community to BBB “Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, September 27th.
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Community Foundation of Central Georgia Helps Philanthropy Thrive
September 10, 2014
People choose to give to their community through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia because the foundation makes the process easy, convenient and flexible. Each donor sets the parameters for how their funds are to be used either generally or specifically. For example, if a donor is interested generally in animal welfare, CFCG staff will proactively look for projects in that field of interest. All donors have separate accounts.
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Why Candidate Deal Should Remain Governor Deal – In His Own Words
September 09, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In the first of four planned interviews, we speak with Georgia's current Governor Nathan Deal.
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Matthew Michael on Telling Your Story
September 08, 2014
When everything is stripped back, branding is really all about telling your story. Every business and organization has a unique story to tell, and it’s likely one you’re quite proud of. Your story is about your company, obviously, but it’s also about your products and your services and how they impact the people who use them.
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Vince Dooley Talks About Success, Passion and His Role with the Georgia Historical Society
September 04, 2014
Most mornings before you even wake up, Vince Dooley has already worked out. Retired football coach for the University of Georgia, vice chairman of the board of curators at the Georgia Historical Society, published author, noted speaker, and beloved grandfather, Vince (still lovingly referred to as “Coach”) knows something about success that many people grasp for all their lives.